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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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