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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. 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 MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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