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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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