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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because 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 organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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