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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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