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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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