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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because 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 participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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