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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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