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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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