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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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