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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education