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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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