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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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