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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively 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 be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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