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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating 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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