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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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