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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance 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 educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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