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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because 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 we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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