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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching 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 students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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