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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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