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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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