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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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