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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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