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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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