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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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