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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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