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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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