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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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