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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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