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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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