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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. 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 these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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