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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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