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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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