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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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