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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended 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 institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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