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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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