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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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