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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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