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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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