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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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