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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online 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 teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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