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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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