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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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