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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-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 organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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