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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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