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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training 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 organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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