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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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