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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education