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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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