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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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