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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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