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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online 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 assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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