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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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