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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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