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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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