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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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