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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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