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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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