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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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