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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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