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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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