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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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