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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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