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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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