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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because 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 organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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