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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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