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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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