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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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