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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by 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 organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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