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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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