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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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