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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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