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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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