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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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