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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online 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 educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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