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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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