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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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