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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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