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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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