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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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