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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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