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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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