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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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