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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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