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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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