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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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