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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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