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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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