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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources