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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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