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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-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 we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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