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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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