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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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