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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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