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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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