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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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