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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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