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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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