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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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