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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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