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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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