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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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