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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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