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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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