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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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