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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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