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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance 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 guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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