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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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