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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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