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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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