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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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