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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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