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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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