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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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