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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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