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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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