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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance 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 we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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