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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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