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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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