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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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