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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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