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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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