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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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