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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching 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 organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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