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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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