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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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