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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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