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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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