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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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