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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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