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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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