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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)