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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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