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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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