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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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