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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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