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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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