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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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