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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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