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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the 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 we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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