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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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