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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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