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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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