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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended 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 institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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