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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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