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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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