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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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