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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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