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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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