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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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