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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively 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 stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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