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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured 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 participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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