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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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