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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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