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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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