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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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