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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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