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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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