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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that 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 educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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