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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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