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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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