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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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