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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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