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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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