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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores 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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