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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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