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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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