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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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