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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major 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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