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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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