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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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