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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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