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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always 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 topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively 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 participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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