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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by 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 we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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