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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. 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 training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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