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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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