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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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