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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with 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 certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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