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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that blended 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 we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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