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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online 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 participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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