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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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