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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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