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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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