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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that 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 participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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