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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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