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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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