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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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