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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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