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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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