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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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