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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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