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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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