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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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