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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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