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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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