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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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