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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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