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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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