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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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