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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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