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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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