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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by 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 students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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