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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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