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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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