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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online 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 ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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