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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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