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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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