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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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