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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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