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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning 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 make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education