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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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