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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? 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 and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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