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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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