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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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