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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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