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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended 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 educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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