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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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