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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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