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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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