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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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