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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses 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 lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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