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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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