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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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