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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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