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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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