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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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