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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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