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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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