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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with 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 organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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