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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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