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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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