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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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