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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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