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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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