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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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