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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses 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 educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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