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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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