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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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