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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This 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.

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