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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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