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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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