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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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