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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing 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 these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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