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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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