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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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