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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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