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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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