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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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