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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive 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 stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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