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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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