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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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