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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-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 assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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