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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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