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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online 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 ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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