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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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