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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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