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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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