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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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