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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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