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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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