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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-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 participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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