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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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