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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training 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. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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