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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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