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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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