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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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