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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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