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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training 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 stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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