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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever 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 we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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