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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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