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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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