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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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