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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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