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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the 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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