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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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