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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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