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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-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 educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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