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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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