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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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