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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving 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 education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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