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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines 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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