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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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