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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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