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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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