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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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