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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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