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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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