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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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