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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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