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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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