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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because 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 educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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