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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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