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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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