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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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