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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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