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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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