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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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