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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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