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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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