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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources