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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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