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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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