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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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