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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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