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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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