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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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