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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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