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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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