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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify 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 we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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