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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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