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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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