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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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