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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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