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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing 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 quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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