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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider 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 organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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