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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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