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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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