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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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