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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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