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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online 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 participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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