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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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