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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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