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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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