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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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