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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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