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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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