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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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