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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively 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 we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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