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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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