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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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