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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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