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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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