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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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