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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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