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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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