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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended 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 educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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