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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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