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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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