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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because 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 organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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