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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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