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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key 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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