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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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