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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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