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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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