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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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