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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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