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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? 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 online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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