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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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