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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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