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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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