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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended 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 teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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