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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses 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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