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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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