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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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