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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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