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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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