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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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