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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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