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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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