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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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