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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important 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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