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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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