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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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