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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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