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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended 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 participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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