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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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