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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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