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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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