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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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