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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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