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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever 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 teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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