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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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