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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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