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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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