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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the teaching 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 learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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