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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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