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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive 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 institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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