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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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