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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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