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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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