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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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