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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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