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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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