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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-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 stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)