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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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