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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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