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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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