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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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