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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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