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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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