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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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