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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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