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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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