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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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