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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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