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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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