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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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