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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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