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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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