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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-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 assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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