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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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