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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured 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 stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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