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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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