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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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