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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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