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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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