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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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