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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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