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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively 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 institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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