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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because 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 teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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