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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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