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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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