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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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