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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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