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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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