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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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