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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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