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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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