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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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