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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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