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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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