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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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