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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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