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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-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 teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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