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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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