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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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