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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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