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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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