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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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