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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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