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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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