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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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