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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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