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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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