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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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