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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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