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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance 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 make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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