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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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