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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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