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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider 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 we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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