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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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