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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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