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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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