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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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