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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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