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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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