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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because 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 guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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