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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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