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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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