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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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