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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended 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 institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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