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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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