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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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