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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online 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 educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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