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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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