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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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