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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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