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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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