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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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