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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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