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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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