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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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