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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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