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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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