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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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