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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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