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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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