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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended 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 institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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