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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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