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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee 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 students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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