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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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