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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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