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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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