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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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