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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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