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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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