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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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