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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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