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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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