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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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