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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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