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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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