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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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