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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-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 institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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