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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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