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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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