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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended 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 we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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