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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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