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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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