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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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