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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online 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 educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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