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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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