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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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