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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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