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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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