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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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