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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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