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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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