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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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