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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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