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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive 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 participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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