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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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