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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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