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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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