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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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