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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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