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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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