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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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