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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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