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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the 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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