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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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