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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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